I just wanted to let you know about an article I wrote for New in Chess Yearbook. It’s an opening survey called “A New Trend in the Giuoco Piano”, and deals with some recent ideas involving the development of white’s knight via-a3.

If you’re an opening junkie, then this periodical is made for you. Check it out:

I just wanted to let you know about an article I wrote for American Chess Magazine. It’s a tournament report called “Sevian Blooms” and talks about the Continental Championship that was held earlier this year in Medellin (Colombia).

If you’re interested in keeping up with American tournaments and the role of American players abroad, then this magazine is for you! Check it out:

Just got back from the World Cadets that was held in Poços de Caldas (Minas Gerais, Brazil) from August 21st-31st where I was one of the five coaches of our delegation (the others being John Fedorowicz, Alexander Goldin, Robert Hess, Andranik Matikozyan).

The tournament was a big success, as we achieved 3 individual gold medals (boys under 8, 10 and 12), 3 individual silver medals (boys under 8 and 10 and girls under 12) and 1 bronze (girls under 10), paving the way for the team Gold.

Below are the podiums for each category, but all the tournament information can be found in the following link: